GLIN==> Ask a Scientist: Did a Comet Crack the Earth?

["Marie E. Zhuikov" <mzhuikov@d.umn.edu>]

                              MN SEA GRANT
                              NEWS RELEASE
2/25/08
Contact: Marie Zhuikov, mzhuikov@umn.edu, (218) 726-7677

          Ask a Scientist: Did a Comet Crack the Earth?

Vicki Hansen, a McKnight Presidential Professor of Earth and Planetary 
Sciences, suggested that an asteroid might have set Earth's crust in 
motion, which makes life possible. Join this University of Minnesota 
Duluth professor to explore the history and future of such cosmic 
bullseyes.

The discussions, hosted by Minnesota Sea Grant, will take place on:

Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Blue Water Café
20 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais, Minn.

Wednesday, March 5, 7 to 8 p.m.
Amazing Grace Bakery and Café
394 S. Lake Ave., Canal Park, Duluth, Minn.

To learn more about the free "Ask a Scientist" discussions, visit 
www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/aas. "Ask a Scientist" is inspired by the 
internationally successful Café Scientifique and backed by Nova 
ScienceNOW.

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